Douglas Alabama Map
Douglas, DeKalb County
Douglas, Alabama — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Douglas, DeKalb County.
Interactive Map of Douglas, Alabama
| City | Douglas |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | DeKalb |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.427033 |
| Longitude | -85.728578 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Douglas, Alabama
Douglas is a locality in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. Douglas is located at 34.4270°N, 85.7286°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35957.0.
Douglas rests in a landscape sculpted by the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where verdant pastures give way to dense woodlands of oak and pine. It lies 32.6 miles north-north-east of Gadsden, AL (from Gadsden, AL: bearing 29°T), and is situated 1.3 miles south-south-west of Fort Payne. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil mingled with the resinous perfume of the surrounding forests, a subtle testament to the region's agricultural roots and its enduring connection to the land. The terrain here is a gentle, yet persistent, series of rises and dips, creating a comforting, enclosed feeling, as if the very land embraces the small community. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting patterns on the narrow roads that meander through the countryside, hinting at a secluded beauty that rewards those who venture off the beaten path. The history of Douglas is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the waterways that have sustained its people for generations. Once a hub for logging and agricultural endeavors, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt, though the local economy has diversified, drawing strength from small businesses and the enduring spirit of its residents. The community retains a distinct character, a quiet resilience born from its rural heritage, where neighborly ties run deep. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling metropolises, Douglas possesses a quiet dignity, a place where the rhythm of life unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a charm that lies not in outward spectacle but in the steady pulse of everyday existence.
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About This Douglas Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Douglas, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Douglas and DeKalb County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Douglas is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Douglas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
